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    glad to help
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    See your doctor ASAP. This could mean your eardrum has burst, or something even more serious.
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    I get an itchy throat with some of my allergic foods (squash, mango and some mystery one that I've reacted to but we've never been able to identify) then I get a massive rash around my mouth! I think this may also be a sign of developing a new allergy, as recently I have been getting this after eating peanuts...so I've been going easy on those. But yes...
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    Separate wooden spoons, colanders, cutting boards, and cooking utensils, ie whisks, spatulas, etc. are probably a good idea. Don't share the toaster, and cover cookie sheets carefully with foil or parchment. I have my own shelf in the pantry and drawer in the freezer, but that's more for organization than anything else. If stuff is properly bagged/covered...
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    huevo_no_bueno- (great name btw..yo amo el espanol ) Try coconut milk in your baking. This keeps gluten-free recipes moist, although I can't speak to egg free ones. My cousin is also allergic (we learned that the hard way with an anaphylactic reaction at the Passover table when she was a baby...poor kid) but she can have gluten. I've never baked without...
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    I keep nagging my mother (who is now b12 deficient...hmmm...) and I now gave her the site and told her to poke around. In the event that she gets an account (unlikely) nag her for me!! lol but anything else I should tell her to make her go gluten-free? Her thyroid problems, btw, are Hashimoto's. And she was diagnosed with IBS a while ago, which we all know...
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    Thanks for the eye twitch info!! My mother's eye has been driving her crazy for a week now. She tested deficient and got a shot, but it didn't do much. Now if only I could convince her that the problem is celiac... and it doesn't help that she had part of her intestine that aids in absorbtion removed due to colon cancer (which is probably celiac related)...
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    The results of going gluten-free will be worth it, I promise. You will feel infinitely better. Many people on this board were diagnosed at 50+ and have been sick all their lives, 20 is actually pretty young for a diagnosis. I am 16 and was just diagnosed this fall, we are lucky to be able to heal completely and go on to live long, healthy lives. Also check...
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    Not silly at all. In fact, it sounds like a very high possibility. Just be warned that testing isn't very accurate and false negatives are common. The best diagnosis is improvement on a gluten-free diet- but if you do want testing, going gluten-free with mess up your results. But definitely mention celiac, there aren't many conditions associated with fat...
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    Have you considered endometriosis? Pain like you're describing, along with D, sounds like endometriosis on your intestines. That means you have cells from the uterine lining growing outside of it. As for the vitamins, no idea. But do let me know if they help, I could use some as well
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    Endometriosis is the growth of endometrium tissue (the lining of the uterus) outside of the uterus. I have it, as do many here. The main symptom associated with it is pain- awful abdominal pain, some have it all month long. Fortunately I only get it during my period. There are also specific symptoms for specific areas of tissue growth- for example, I think...
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    It is hard. But not impossible. You just have to be your own advocate. If it turns out you are celiac, it is vital that you follow the diet. Untreated celiac can cause cancer, malnutrition, and plenty of other scary things...not a path you want to go down. As for breads, my favorites are the gluten-free Pantry Favorite Sandwich bread ( a baking mix...
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    Hey, a fellow runner! I have never had that particular symptom personally, but I'm sure it could be celiac-related. The gas certainly could be, and this most celiacs are well-versed in. You can get gluten-free pasta, bread, granola bars, etc. at a health food store. Most pastas are just as good, but the breads can take some getting used to. Rice, of course...
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    Thanks for the info. My mother got the celiac blood test a week ago, and, suprise suprise, it was negative. I am trying sooo hard to convince her to go gluten-free, and she's a little reluctant but not entirely against it. The thing is she would only have to make a few changes to her diet- no bread or beer. Anytime she makes pasta it's gluten-free for me...
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    nope- you should have separate dishcloths, sponges, towels, etc. we use windex and paper towels to clean counters and tables. while it's not the most environmentally friendly option, it's the safest. and anything that had gluten (and even 95% of everything w/o) goes in the dishwasher. I never use the brillo pad we have for my gluten-free dishes if they...
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    Is peanut butter OK for the initial stages of a candida diet? I know it has some added sugar, but it's also a good fat/protein (not to mention delicious)
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    Last weekend was show weekend for Pride and Prejudice at school, and the guy who played Mr. Darcy got really sick on show night fortunately he was OK on stage. But seeing as I was Elizabeth, it was to be expected that I would get sick soon enogh . So Saturday rolls around, and sure enough my stomach's upset. Since then, I have had D (not celiac-related...
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    my understanding of the "official" definition of gluten-free, according to the FDA as of January 2008, is that a product has to be tested under 20 parts per million of gluten in order for it to bear the label. that said, i pretty much follow the same philosophy as everyone else- shared facility, i just take into account the brand and how well trusted it...
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    So I'm still not getting 100% better since going gluten-free last fall. My stomach is much better, but I'm still exhausted and achy, and I get relentless tingling and numbness in my feet, and they are always freezing cold. I think candida may be a problem. I took the questionnaire and got a 333, and anything over 180 means there is almost certainly a problem...
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    Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate cake mix is also a favorite
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    Before celiac, I never appreciated a good cookie. Now, nothing makes me happier than amazing baked goods or other substitute foods
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    I have many period issues, including endometriosis and PMDD. I also didn't get my period until I was almost 15, despite being tall and otherwise...prepared lol, where my mom got it at 11. On my own, I only get my period every 3-5 months, with spotting in between. The doctor thinks I don't ovulate on my own. Currently I'm on birth control, which has fixed...
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    As the only (diagnosed) celiac in my family, I wish our house was gluten-free...it would be so much less of a headache. I say go for it. Your family will live- they can get their gluten fix outside of the house. It would be safer you you and your son that way.
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    One of my best friends since sixth grade has celiac, and when I was diagnosed this year, she was SO helpful. She told me what to buy, where to eat, everything. My Spanish teacher was giving out cheez its a little while ago in class ( I have no idea why ) and we just looked at eachother and laughed- the little things make SUCH a big difference. I also have...
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    I would not put a child that young on any supplements without a doctor's advice, but if your pediatrician (who should be aware of your son's gluten problems) advises you, then I'd say there's no need for advice from a GI on that count. You might consider a nutrionist though, or a naturopath like you mentioned. But do talk to your pediatrician as they may...
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